Sandra Thibodeau

Sandra Thibodeau serves as a Contract Specialist with the U.S. Coast Guard’s CEU MIAMI (70Z082), where she plays a pivotal role in executing civil engineering and infrastructure modernization acquisitions critical to national maritime security. She manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions for facility construction, renovation, and navigational aid maintenance, ensuring compliance with federal contracting regulations and aligning acquisitions with the Coast Guard’s strategic goals for coastal resilience and operational readiness. Her portfolio primarily encompasses construction, engineering services, and infrastructure rehabilitation contracts, requiring meticulous oversight of technical specifications, performance standards, and contractor compliance in remote and high-risk environments. Thibodeau collaborates with a diverse range of contractors, including small businesses specializing in residential remodeling, roofing, and civil engineering services. While no single vendor dominates her award history, she consistently engages firms with proven expertise in maritime infrastructure, coastal construction, and facility sustainment. Her working relationships emphasize performance-based contracting, rigorous quality assurance, and adherence to federal construction codes, fostering partnerships with vendors capable of operating in austere and environmentally sensitive locations. Her procurement strategy reflects a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals, with approximately one-third of her acquisitions set aside for Women-Owned Small Businesses and another third reserved for general Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, while the remaining third remain open to all competitors. This approach underscores her dedication to expanding opportunities for underserved businesses without compromising mission-critical delivery. Thibodeau’s technical focus centers on NAICS codes 236118 (Residential Remodelers), 238160 (Roofing Contractors), and 541330 (Engineering Services), reflecting her specialization in the rehabilitation of Coast Guard stations, maintenance of navigational structures, and implementation of resilient civil engineering systems. Her expertise lies in procuring complex, multi-disciplinary services that integrate structural integrity, environmental compliance, and long-term operational sustainability for mission-critical maritime assets.